**NFL Owners to Revisit Controversial Tush Push Play Ban**
The NFL owners are set to reconvene on Wednesday to discuss the contentious “tush push” play during league meetings. This follows last month’s decision to postpone a vote on a proposal aimed at banning the maneuver, which has become a signature tactic for the Philadelphia Eagles in recent seasons. As the vote approaches, several key Eagles players have voiced their opinions on the divisive short-yardage strategy.
Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown remarked, “I don’t have any thoughts on it. It’s only one yard.” Offensive lineman Jordan Mailata shared a similar perspective, stating, “They’re ruling [on] the push? I guess we’ll just do it with no push.” All-Pro tackle Mailata humorously added, “In terms of them banning the tush push, I hate that name, so I hope they do ban it — it’s a stupid name. But I can’t control it. We can’t control it. So, we don’t even worry about it. Right now, we’re just installing our schemes, whatever [offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo] is installing that day, that’s what we’re focused on because worrying about if they’re going to ban the tush push or not ain’t going to win us a championship.”
The Green Bay Packers have formally proposed a ban on the tush push, and Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni commented, “We’ll see where that goes. We’re not waiting very long to figure it out. It’s going to be public [Wednesday]. And you know how I feel about it.” At the previous league meetings, Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie characterized the tush push as a “precision play,” crediting quarterback Jalen Hurts for its consistent success. Notably, ESPN reported that the tush push was executed in only 0.28% of total plays last season.
As discussions unfold, the future of the tush push remains uncertain, but its impact on the game and the Eagles’ strategy is undeniable.
**FAQ**
**Q: What is the tush push play in the NFL?**
A: The tush push is a short-yardage play where the quarterback is pushed by teammates to gain extra yards, often used in critical situations.
